M.A.N.'s Reliability
Program:
Wear Data Analysis
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Reliability engineering is confronting Research
and Development Departments with new
tasks. The compilation of wear data is one of
the most important criteria for assessing the
reliability of a technical system. M.A.N, have
developed a method whereby the engineers on
board collect the wear data of large engines.
This permits detailed analysis by computer of
the wear rates and relevant factors.
M.A.N.'s data processing centre has so far
evaluated over 10,000 wear records of cylinder
liners, piston rings, pistons, ring grooves and
running gear components. The results will be
invaluable for engine design, maintenance
schedules and recommendations for engine
operation including the selection of fuels
and lubricants.
American M.A.N. Corporation,
500 Fifth Avenue, Room 5416, 478 e
New York, N. Y. 10036
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